Kite child
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The session
Child 8-13 years old :
We group children’s requests (8 to 12 years old) in order to form more homogeneous weight groups.
- In lighter winds, children/teenagers will be able to sail or will be able to go further in their progression process.
- In stronger winds, the lighter weights will be paired up. This allows them to gain confidence and better resist the power of the kite. Taking turns, they will be able to practice and progress together.
Teenager 14-18 years old :
We group together adolescent requests in order to meet common objectives: to encourage mutual aid, team spirit, competition. This also allows them to develop a sense of responsibility, know how to analyze their natural environment and make rational decisions.
- For children and young adolescents aged 8 to 14 and weighing approximately 30 kg to 50 kg.
- For adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 18. Some adolescents can also join standard adult classes depending on their weight and their experience in the activity.
- For parents who want their children/teenagers to discover the thocs of the Etang de Thau around an activity powered by the force of the wind.
- For children/teenagers who want to progress with young people their age.
We will seek to address notions of wind, mutual aid and autonomy which will allow the child to embark, if he wishes, with a goal of progression. If the children/teenagers already have kite experience, we will continue their progress.
Weather gauge
Recommanded
- Calm weather
- Moderate wind
- Sustained wind
Feasible
- Sustained wind
Unachievable
- Strong wind
Duration and prices
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And after ?
If the children do not go upwind :
We will come back to parents after this first session to let you know what type of course format we can help them progress : Private, semi-private or group lessons. It depends on the child’s height, weight and motivation. The ideal is for us to open slots with other children of their size if we have other requests at the same time.
If the children go upwind :
They can easily join adult courses or supervised navigation (to be validated with us). The other option is to direct them to thematic “improvement” sessions :
- Strapless
- Jump / freestyle (with our partner TRIDERLAND)
FAQs
After a first “Kids Kite” lesson, the instructor will be able to give you the possible options so that your child can continue with the goal of autonomy.
Private, semi-private or group sessions, the child’s age, comfort in the water and autonomy will be taken into account to ensure safe progress.
Our children’s courses start from 8 years old and end at 13 years old. Parents wanting to take part in the activity can. If they want to take the boat with us but do not participate in the activity, a “boat drop-off” supplement will be charged.
The courses are carried out in shallow water. Despite this, children must know how to swim and not be afraid of water. We can support them so that they improve, but it is necessary that they have had a first contact with water in the past. At school, at summer camp, in extracurricular activities.
We recommend sessions in small groups (private, semi-private lessons) or in groups of people who know each other! Other children or parents can take part in the activity to form a common synergy based on child-friendly session objectives. A group can reach a maximum of 6 people for the theme of this lesson. Let us know the ages of all participants in order to best plan the lesson.
- It allows you to gain ease in a natural aquatic environment.
- It allows the child to project themselves into a three-dimensional environment and to be more comfortable with the conceptualization of space (objective of geometry at school).
- It allows us to address the notion of environmental responsibility specific to outdoor sports. As a practitioner, he must respect the natural environment which allows him to practice the activity.
- It allows us to address the notion of safety responsibility specific to many outdoor sports. My actions have a significant influence on me and/or others. I have to stay focused and listen to instructions.